Become a Junior Ranger at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

While most national parks have only one Junior Ranger program and badge, at Frt Vancouver National Historic Site you can earn up to three different Junior Ranger badge: one at Fort Vancouver, one at Pearson Air Museum, and one at the McLoughlin House. Each location has its own Junior Ranger booklet or scavenger hunt to complete. We encourage people of all ages to collect them all! Each Junior Ranger booklet focuses on that site's history. While earning the Fort Vancouver badge, you will learn about the fur trade at the Hudson's Bay Company fort. While earning the Pearson Air Museum badge, you will learn about early aviation in Vancouver. To earn the McLoughlin House badge, you will learn about Dr. John McLoughlin, who is known as the "Father of Oregon." There is no additional fee for Junior Ranger programs. The Junior Ranger programs are challenging but fun. Though they are designed for children ages 6-12, younger children can complete it with help. We encourage people of all ages to earn their Junior Ranger badges! Make your next visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site an informative and rewarding experience by participating in this program! Learn more and download a Fort Vancouver Junior Ranger booklet here.